Remote Forest Health Specialist

Sowela; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is seeking a Forest Health Specialist to support Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm activities in Wisconsin.

This entry-level role (with helpful prior forestry experience) involves field work, data collection, and cross‑department collaboration. Responsibilities include planting, monitoring forest health, logging inventory checks, and coordinating timber harvest activities, with periodic travel and a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree in Forest Management, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience with GPS data collecting and processing.
• Experience with ESRI GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles.
• Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the office – travel up to 25-40 percent or more.
• Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed).
• ATV and snowmobile certifications

Responsibilities

• Tree farm planting and harvesting
• Planting logistics and supervision
• Cover crop research and planning
• Monitor tree/forest health, research solutions, and complete prescribed treatments
• Tree Farm, Environmental, Forest Operations, and arborist crossover support
• Timber sale marking, setup, and establishment following site-specific prescriptions on all timber types common to Lake States
• Inventory data collection with necessary level of speed and precision dependent upon project requirements
• Stand reconnaissance and silvicultural planning
• Reforestation supervision and administration
• Vegetation sampling - Identification of all plants and trees within sample plot area
• Invasive species identification and control
• Periodic travel on project may exceed ±50 percent (in and out of state)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forest Management or Environmental Science

Tools

ESRI GIS software

GPS data collection

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is seeking a Forest Health Specialist to support Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm activities in Wisconsin.

This entry-level role (with helpful prior forestry experience) involves field work, data collection, and cross‑department collaboration. Responsibilities include planting, monitoring forest health, logging inventory checks, and coordinating timber harvest activities, with periodic travel and a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced